Legislation

Council Proposes Exempting Citizens Police Oversight Staff from Civil Service Rules in Upcoming Special Election

Philadelphia Residents Face Higher Water Bills Starting Next Month as Council Considers Plan to End Subsidy for Low-Income Families; thousands of low-income households could see their monthly water bills rise by up to $100.

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Philadelphia Council Moves Forward on Creation of New Department of Labor and Enforcement Agency

Philadelphia Business Owners Face Higher Taxes Under Proposed Plan to Create Public Bank, Funding Affordable Housing Initiatives and Community Development Projects. City Council Approves Bill to Raise Minimum Wage for Airport Workers to $15 Per Hour by 2024, Affecting Thousands of Employees at PHL.

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City Council Sends Plan to Merge Fairmount Park Commission with New Rec Department to Philly Voters for Approval

Fairmount Park Commission's powers and duties will be transferred to a new Department of Parks and Recreation, with the commission reconstituted as the Commission on Parks and Recreation, following City Council approval.

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